SR 65 S Elm ST over Blanchard River #
GoodPutnam County, Ohio · SR 65 · Structure no. 6900607
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 65 S Elm ST over Blanchard River # is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 65 S Elm ST over Blanchard River # in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 74 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,549 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 65 S Elm ST over Blanchard River # built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is SR 65 S Elm ST over Blanchard River # in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 65 S Elm ST over Blanchard River # carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 65 S Elm ST over Blanchard River #?
The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 65 S Elm ST over Blanchard River #?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.